Degenerative arthritis after tibial plateau fractures.

摘要: Secondary osteoarthritis after tibial plateau fracture was found in 44% of 131 cases at 7.6 (3.3-13.4) years follow-up. Narrowing of the joint space was noted during the first 7 years after injury, usually in the same compartment as the fractured plateau. The incidence slightly increased with the age of patients. Removal of a meniscus during the fracture surgery resulted in secondary degeneration in 74% of the cases. When a meniscus was intact or repaired, the proportion of degenerative cases was only 37%. Normal or slight valgus …